First drive of 2017

[davbat]

Well having taxed WVF for hopefully the last 12 months, it felt wrong not to take her out for a drive so we headed off out towards the New Forest as the weather was good. On the way back we spotted this and I just had to stop…







The owner asked for a straight swap, but I said no & held out for some cash my way after all his car was a lot older..!

Back in the real world and away from my imagination, this was a lovely Aston and a credit to the owner...

[Daz50]

Did the owner really need sat nav to find the pub lol.

Daz

[Carledo]

Preeety car! Paid for?

Sorry wrong colour! That one was silver!

Steve

[davbat]

Not sure why they needed a Sat Nav to find the pub, perhaps they were forward thinking for the way home? Also it's bizarre that it is still on in the car though? (Maybe a Marie Celeste scenario, should I have claimed salvage? )

Here's a few more pics....





PS, there is one component that both cars seem to share, can you tell me what it is?

[GTS290N]

Seat belt stalk?

[Carledo]

Ashtray in the door and the sunvisor!

Steve

[davbat]

Thanks for your guesses...

Hopefully the below pic gives the answer...

[MIG Wielder]

Early 1850 black/grey sunvisor ?

[Carledo]

I think he means the Tex door mirrors! TBH, i'd have expected something more upmarket (and electrically operated) on an Aston! Even in 67!

Steve

[SprintMWU773V]

It's a lovely Aston but more time needs to be spent driving it as the leather chairs are devoid of any patina. I'm free this weekend so am happy to do it.

[Carledo]

Some more common parts, the boot lock is pure Dolomite and the reverse light appears to be the same Wipac unit used on many Toledos.

Steve

[markas]

IIRC Aston raided the Triumph parts bin for the rear lamps too, shared with TR5s!